The Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011 conducted by the government of India ranked households in how many categories?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Six
· The Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011 conducted by the Government of India categorized households into six different categories based on various socio-economic indicators. These categories were designed to assess deprivation and inclusion for targeting welfare programs. The census aimed to collect data on caste, income, education, and other socio-economic parameters to assist in better policy formulation.
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· The SECC data was critical in identifying households eligible for government welfare schemes.
· The six categories helped rank households on a deprivation index, considering factors like housing, education, and income.